• Department of     Chemistry

  • Chemistry
  • Standard Major
  • American Chemical     Society Approved     Major
  • Biochemistry     Emphasis
  • Criminalistics     Emphasis


    Chemistry and physics are the two basic physical sciences and provide a basic understanding of the world around us. Chemistry is the study of matter - its structure and composition, its properties and its transformations. Since our whole world consists of "matter", it is the study of the composition of the world around us. Physics is the study of our physical universe, including mechanics, electricity, magnetism, light, gravity, and atoms. The primary goal of physics is to apply one or more laws of nature for a physical system in order to determine the past or future behavior of that system.

    Chemistry and physics courses provide excellent training in problem solving skills as well as insight into the behavior of the universe. Both chemistry and physics are being applied to some of the most pressing problems facing society today, such as food shortages, dwindling energy resources, environmental problems, and health issues. The Chemistry and Engineering Physics Department at UWP provides a variety of introductory chemistry and physics courses for students of all mathematical ability.

    Chemistry
    Department: Chemistry and Engineering Physics
    Office: 201 Ottensman Hall
    Chair: Philip W. Young
    Phone: 608-342-1651
    Contact: Joyce F. Miller
    miller@uwplatt.edu
    310 Ottensman Hall
    608-342-1692

    Professors: Harold W. Fenrick, Dwight H. Klaassen, Jesse G. Reinstein, Charles E. Sundin
    Associate Professors: Joyce F. Miller, Carol A. Sands
    Assistant Professors: Lisa J. Buller, James P. Hamilton, Steve A. Steiner
    Program Assistants: Sally B. Moss and Kelly F. Steiger

    Five chemistry programs are offered to meet the varied needs of our students. They include: the standard chemistry major; the American Chemical Society approved major; the biochemistry emphasis; the criminalistics emphasis; and the chemistry minor.

    General Requirements ­ Bachelor of Science Degrees

    • Total for Graduation 120 credits
    • General Education 31 credits

    Every student majoring in chemistry must meet the writing certification requirement as established by the department. Details may be obtained from the department chairperson.

    Chemistry Major 36 credits required

    The Chemistry Major is designed to equip the graduate with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable the graduate to secure meaningful employment in industrial or governmental laboratories, enter graduate and professional schools, or to teach at the secondary school level.

    CHEM 1140 & 1240 General Chemistry 8

    CHEM 2150 Quantitative Analysis 5

    CHEM 2730 Inorganic Chemistry 3

    CHEM 3540 & 3510 Organic Chemistry 5

    CHEM 3630 & 3610 Organic Chemistry 4

    CHEM 4130 Physical Chemistry 3

    CHEM 4110 Physical Chemistry Lab 1

    CHEM 4240 Instrumental Analysis 4

    CHEM 4630 Biochemistry 3

    Chemistry majors are required to have a minimum of MATH 2640 and PHYSICS 1140, 1110, 1240, and 1210. Students are encouraged to take MATH 2840 and PHYSICS 2530, 2510, 2640, and 2610 which are prerequisites for CHEM 4230.

    Students in secondary education should add to the 36credit chemistry requirement, GEOG 3330 Environmental Conservation. Students who expect to enter a graduate program in chemistry are advised to elect additional advanced courses in chemistry or elect the ACS major.

    Chemistry Major, ACS Approved (50 credits required)

    The ACS Major is recognized by the American Chemical Society and is designed to give the graduate a stronger focus in chemistry. The curriculum includes all courses required for a chemistry major, plus:

    CHEM 3810 Organic Chemistry Lab 1

    CHEM 4210 Physical Chemistry Lab 1

    CHEM 4230 Physical Chemistry 3

    CHEM 4730 Inorganic Chemistry 3

    CHEM 4810 or 4820 Advanced Topics in Organic or Physical Chemistry 3

    Plus one additional threecredit course selected from the following: CHEM 4000 Undergraduate Research; CHEM 4810 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry; CHEM 4820 Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry. Study of a foreign language is recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies.

    PHYS 2530, 2510, 2640 and 2610 (General Physics) and MATH 2640, 2740, and 2840 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry), or equivalent, are required of ACS chemistry majors as prerequisites to advanced chemistry courses.

    Chemistry Major, Biochemistry Emphasis (47-49 credits required)

    The Biochemistry Emphasis is designed to provide the appropriate chemistry and biology background for the graduate who plans to enter fields such as health, agriculture, or safety.

    CHEM 1140 & 1240 General Chemistry 8

    CHEM 2150 Quantitative Analysis 5

    CHEM 2730 Inorganic Chemistry 3

    CHEM 3540 & 3510 Organic Chemistry 5

    CHEM 3630 & 3610 Organic Chemistry 4

    CHEM 4130 Physical Chemistry 3

    CHEM 4110 Physical Chemistry Lab 1

    CHEM 4630 & 4830 Biochemistry 6

    CHEM 4610 Biochemistry Lab 1

    BIOL 1350 or 1450 Botany or Zoology 5

    BIOL 3240 Microbiology 4

    Biology Elective (choose from: 2040 Cell Biology,

    3330 Genetics, 3530 Biotechnology, or

    3620 Immunology) 2-4

    Chemistry Major, Criminalistics Emphasis (65 credits required)

    This program gives a chemistry major sufficient background in criminal justice to qualify for criminalistic laboratory work. The curriculum includes all courses required for a chemistry major, plus:

    CRJ 1130 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

    CRJ 3130 Criminal Investigation 3

    CRJ 3140 Criminalistics 3

    CRJ 4030 Criminal Law 3

    CRJ 4330 Criminal Procedure and Evidence 3

    CRJ 4880 Internship 8

    Criminal Justice Electives 3

    MATH 2430 Elementary Statistics 3

    Criminalistics majors are required to take Biology 1150, General Biology or its equivalent as part of their general education requirements.

    Chemistry Minor (24 credits required)

    The Chemistry Minor is designed to provide a broader background including a chemistry perspective to students in other majors including those preparing to teach secondary school.

    CHEM 1140 & 1240 General Chemistry 8

    CHEM 2150 Quantitative Analysis 5

    CHEM 2730 or 4630 Inorganic or Biochemistry 3

    CHEM 3540 & 3510 Organic Chemistry 5

    Chemistry Electives 3

    Courses of Instruction-Chemistry

    CHEM 1020 2 credits

    Introductory Chemistry

    A one semester course for students who do not have a sufficiently strong chemistry background to succeed in Chemistry 1450. Topics will include measurements, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, stoichiometry, states of matter, intermolecular forces, and solutions. Lecture. F S

    CHEM 1050 5 credits

    General Chemistry

    A one-semester survey of chemistry including organic and inorganic compounds. A course to partially satisfy the laboratory science requirement, and for students who need only one semester of chemistry. Lecture and Lab. F S

    CHEM 1140 4 credits

    General Chemistry

    First semester of a two-semester sequence. Basic theory and concepts; atomic structure, periodic law, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, solutions, the chemical bond, oxidationreduction. Lecture and Lab. F S

    CHEM 1240 4 credits

    General Chemistry

    Second semester of a two-semester sequence. Kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, organic, descriptive and nuclear chemistry. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in Chem 1140. F S

    CHEM 1450 5 credits

    Chemistry for Engineers

    A one semester course for engineering students with a strong background in high school chemistry and mathematics. Topics include measurements, atomic theory, stoichiometry, molecular structure, thermochemistry, states of matter, intermolecular forces, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solid state, material science and organic chemistry. Lecture and Lab. P: An "A" or "B" in high school chemistry or a grade of "C" or better in Chem 1020; previous completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2530 or MATH 2640. F S

    CHEM 2000 1-3 credits

    Undergraduate Research

    Training in research methods, use of scientific literature and evaluation of data. A student may register for one to three credits in a given semester. P: A grade of "C" or better in one semester of General Chemistry. F S

    CHEM 2150 5 credits

    Quantitative Analysis

    Theories and principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, equilibrium and stoichiometry of solubility, neutralization, oxidationreduction, complexometry; introduction to absorption spectrophotometry, flame photometry, ion exchange, and statistical treatment of data. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1240. F

    CHEM 2730 3 credits

    Inorganic Chemistry

    An introductory course with an emphasis on coordination chemistry, solid state chemistry, descriptive chemistry of the common representative and transition elements, metallurgy. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1240. S

    CHEM 3110 1 credit

    Environmental Chemistry Lab

    Laboratory complementary to Chemistry 3130 in which students gain experience in the laboratory techniques and methods associated with structure, composition, and chemical reactions of the three spheres of the environment. C: CHEM 3130. F

    CHEM 3130 3 credits

    Environmental Chemistry

    A study of structure, composition, and chemical reactions of the three major spheres of the environment: atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Additional inquiries into the human impact on the environment and environmental toxicology are also addressed. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1240 or 1450. F

    CHEM 3430 3 credits

    Water and Waste Water Analysis

    Elective for civil engineering and chemistry majors. Required for reclamation majors. Laboratory methods of chemical analysis and interpretation of results for water supply, ground and surface waters, and waste water. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1240 or CHEM 1450. S

    CHEM 3510 1 credit

    Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Laboratory complementary to CHEM 3540 which involves an introduction to basic organic laboratory techniques including gas chromatography and infrared spectroscopy. P: CHEM 3540 or concurrent enrollment. F

    CHEM 3540 4 credits

    Organic Chemistry Lecture

    An introduction to organic chemistry including a study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds and the functional groups, fundamentals of organic structural theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, infrared spectroscopy, structure/property relationships and analysis, as well as proteins, carbohydrates, and other natural compounds. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1240. F

    CHEM 3610 1 credit

    Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Continuation of CHEM 3510. Complementary to CHEM 3630 involving preparations of greater difficulty and an introduction to organic qualitative analysis. P: CHEM 3630 or concurrent enrollment and CHEM 3510. S

    CHEM 3630 3 credits

    Organic Chemistry Lecture

    A second semester of organic chemistry providing an in-depth study of the preparation, reactions, and analysis of the functional groups with an emphasis on mechanisms, structure/property relationships, multistep synthesis, nuclear and mass spectrometry, and pericyclic reactions. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 3540. S

    CHEM 3810 1 credit

    Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    For students desiring additional laboratory experience. In cooperation with the instructor, students will select experiments which require insights into the application and execution of more sophisticated techniques. P: CHEM 3610 or concurrent enrollment. S even

    CHEM 3900 1-3 credits

    Directed Studies

    Supervised individual study of a topic selected by the student and approved by the staff. A student may register for one to three credits in a given semester and may accumulate a total of four credits. P: 12 credits of chemistry. F S SU

    CHEM 4000 1-3 credits

    Undergraduate Research

    Training in research methods, use of scientific literature and evaluation of data; results presented in a written report. A student may register for one to three credits in a given semester and may accumulate a total of four credits. P: 18 credits in chemistry. F S SU

    CHEM 4110 1 credit

    Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

    Experimental studies applying theoretical principles to practical problems and processes involving chemical and physical phenomena. Fundamentals of chemical measurement using chemical and physical sensors. P: Grade of "C" or better in CHEM 2150;. Grade of "C" or better in CHEM 4130 or concurrent enrollment. F

    CHEM 4130 3 credits

    Physical Chemistry

    Atomic structure, statistical and quantum mechanics, molecular structure, spectroscopy, intermolecular interactions, macromolecules, structure of liquids and solids. P: A grade of "C" or better in PHYS 2640 and 2610 or 1240 and 1210 and MATH 2640. F

    CHEM 4210 1 credit

    Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

    Advanced experimental studies applying theoretical principles to chemical and physical phenomena. P: Concurrent or previous enrollment in CHEM 4230. Grade of "C" or better in CHEM 4110. S

    CHEM 4230 3 credits

    Physical Chemistry

    Statistical and quantum mechanics, transport processes, thermodynamics, spectroscopy, solutions, phase transi

    tions, and kinetics. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 4130, PHYS 2640 and 2610, and MATH 2840. S

    CHEM 4240 4 credits

    Instrumental Analysis

    Theory and laboratory experience in instrumental methods of analysis; common electrochemical and spectrochemical methods, chromatographic methods, electronics and other selected topics. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 2150 and CHEM 4130. S

    CHEM 4610 1 credit

    General Biochemistry Laboratory

    Chemistry of biological compounds and biochemical techniques. P: CHEM 4630 or concurrent enrollment. S

    CHEM 4630 3 credits

    General Biochemistry

    Introduction to the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids in biological systems including the basics of metabolism and enzyme kinetics. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 3540. S

    CHEM 4660 1-8 credits

    Cooperative Field Experience

    Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperative agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and the department. F S SU

    CHEM 4730 3 credits

    Inorganic Chemistry

    A survey of the theories of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding; advanced descriptive studies of the common elements. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 2730 and 4130. S

    CHEM 4810 3 credits

    Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry

    Selected topics from among recent advances in mechanisms, structure-reactivity correlations, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, resonance and molecular orbital theory, spectra, natural products, heterocyclic systems and synthesis. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 3630 and CHEM 3610, and CHEM 4230 or concurrent enrollment. S odd

    CHEM 4820 3 credits

    Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry

    Topics selected from thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, statistical mechanics and radiation chemistry. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 4230. S (even)

    CHEM 4830 3 credits

    Biochemistry Topics

    An in-depth study of metabolism and regulation and enzyme mechanisms as well as cell communication, transport mechanisms, and immunology, gene expression, and regulation. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 4630. F

    Engineering Physics

    http://www.ems.uwplatt.edu/sci/phys/

    Department: Chemistry and Engineering Physics

    Chair: Philip W. Young

    Office: 201 Ottensman Hall

    Phone: 608-342-1651

    Contact: Philip W. Young

    young@uwplatt.edu

    201 Ottensman Hall

    608-342-1651

    Professors: Fred E. Domann, J. Harvey Hensley, Robert W. Lind, Philip W. Young

    Assistant Professor: W. Doyle St.John, Harold Evenson

    Lecturers: Terry L. Baker, Jerome J. Wilson

    Program Assistants: Sally B. Moss and Kelly F. Steiger

    The Physics Program at UWP offers a major in Engineering Physics. Physics is a basic science; engineering is the application of science to the safe and economical production of materials, products, and structures important to society. Engineering Physics is an interdisciplinary program that combines the studies of physics and engineering into a single curriculum. The physics program also offers a minor in physics with either a science or education emphasis.

    Educational Goals and Objectives:

    The Engineering Physics Program at UWP is to provide Engineering Physics (EP) majors with a quality undergraduate education in liberal studies, mathematics, science, and engineering to (1) provide them with the knowledge and skills to address engineering problems which cross the traditional boundaries between physics and engineering, particularly mechanical and electrical, with an emphasis on optical and sensor technologies, (2) prepare them as good citizens as well as good engineers, and (3) prepare them for a lifetime of learning, as engineers and citizens.

    1. Engineering physicists must have a knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, advanced physics, and engineering. EP graduates from UWP must have demonstrated (a) an understanding of how these disciplines are interrelated in engineering physics, (b) the ability to utilize this knowledge to identify, formulate, and solve engineering physics problems which cross the traditional boundaries between physics, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and (c) an understanding of the design process, including project planning, management, and implementation, and the ability to apply that process to engineering physics projects.

    2. Engineering physicists must have a variety of professional skills to be productive in today's competitive environment. EP graduates from UWP must have demonstrated (a) effective oral and written communications, (b) the ability to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and (c) the ability to use modern engineering physics techniques and tools, computers and instrumentation.

    3. Engineering physicists must have the educational background to be good citizens as well as good engineers. EP graduates from UWP must have (a) demonstrated an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibility to society along with a knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering physics, (b) completed a broad liberal studies curriculum necessary to understand the impact of engineering physics in a global and societal context, and (c) a desire for life-long learning to improve themselves as citizens and engineers.

    General Requirements ­ Bachelor of Science Degree

    Total for Graduation 129 credits

    General Education 31 credits

    Every student majoring in engineering physics must meet the writing certification requirement as established by the department. Details may be obtained from the department.

    Engineering Physics Major (98 Credits required)

    MATH 2640, 2740, 2840 Calculus I, II, III 12

    MATH 3630 Differential Equations 3

    MATH Elective 3

    COSC 1430 Programming in C++ 3

    CHEM 1450 General Chemistry 5

    PHYS 2530 & 2510 General Physics I & Lab 4

    PHYS 2640 & 2610 General Physics II & Lab 5

    PHYS 3140 Modern Physics 4

    EP 3240 Applied Mechanics 4

    EP 3640 Electric and Magnetic Fields 3

    EP 4010 Engineering Physics Lab 2

    EP 4140 Applied Optics 4

    EP 4240 Modern Physics II 4

    EP 4930 Engineering Physics Design 3

    GE 1020 Introduction to Engineering 2

    GE 1320 Engineering Graphics 2

    GE 2130 Statics 3

    GE 2340 Mechanics of Materials 4

    EE 1210, 2210 Circuit Modeling I & II 6

    EE 2220 Signals and Systems 4

    ME 2630 Thermodynamics 3

    ME 3030/3040/3300 Elective 3

    Professional Engineering Electives 12

    All Physics or Engineering Physics courses which are prerequisites for later courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Also, an EP major must have a GPA of 2.00 for the professional course work (average of all 3000/4000 major courses).

    Physics Minor (24 credits required)

    Minor in Physics (Science emphasis)

    A minor in physics with a science emphasis must include Physics 2510, 2530, 2640, and 3140 plus at least 12 credits from the following: 2610, 3240, 3640 (EE 3140), 4010, 4140 (EE 4620), 4240, 4980, IS 2260 or EE 3130. At least 4 hours of this optional course work must be for physics credit.

    Minor in Physics (Education emphasis)

    A minor in physics with an education emphasis must include Physics 2510, 2530, 2610, 2640, 1310, 1340, 1040, and 3140. The remaining credits are to be selected from other department courses or from COSC 1430 programming in C++, IS 1240 Basic Electronics or GE 2930 Electric Circuit Theory, and GE 2630 Basic Thermoscience.

    Courses of Instruction-Physical Science

    PHSC 1310 1 credit

    Introductory Astronomy Laboratory

    Constellation study and telescopic observation of the moon, planets, stars and nebulae; introduction to astronomical techniques and equipment; field trips to regional planetariums and observatories. P: Previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 1340. F

    PHSC 1340 4 credits

    Introductory Astronomy

    Our sky, the origin and dynamics of the solar system, the physical properties of the moon and planets, the sun, space exploration, the starts and stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology and life in the universe. F

    PHSC 1420 2 credits

    Charting The Night Sky

    A study of celestial phenomena that can be observed with the naked eye. Topics will include the following: phases of the moon, configurations of the planets, apparent and mean solar time, sidereal time, celestial coordinates, horizon coordinates, altitude of the sun at noon, the date and time that a star will be crossing the celestial meridian, and the appearance of the night sky from different locations on earth. Su

    PHSC 3000 3 credits

    Special Topics in Astronomy

    Special topics and laboratories projects dealing with problems of current interest in astronomy and astrophysics. May be taken for credit more than once. P: PHYS 1340

    Courses of Instruction-Physics

    PHYS 1040 4 credits

    Conceptual Physics

    A non-mathematical presentation of the physics of the world around us, with demonstrations. Lecture and lab. S

    PHYS 1050 5 credits

    Principles of Physics

    Mechanics, waves, fluid dynamics, heat, electricity, magnetism, light and optics. This course emphasizes the use of physics principles in analyzing physical systems. This course does not fulfill the prerequisite for physics 1240. Lecture and lab. P: Math proficiency level 20 (a working familiarity with algebra). S

    PHYS 1110 1 credit

    Introductory Physics I Laboratory

    Experiments involving Newtonian concepts, thermodynamics and wave motion. P: Previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 1140. F

    PHYS 1140 4 credits

    Introductory Physics I

    Newtonian concepts, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, wave motion. P: Math level 30. F

    PHYS 1210 1 credit

    Introductory Physics II Laboratory

    Experiments involving principles of electricity, magnetism, electronics, optics and modern physics. P: Previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 1240. S GE: NS

    PHYS 1240 4 credits

    Introductory Physics II

    A continuation of Phys 1140, including work in electricity and magnetism, electronics, optics and modern physics. P: Phys 1140. S GE: NS

    PHYS 2510 1 credit

    General Physics I Laboratory

    An introduction to experimental techniques and elemental laboratory investigations of mechanical systems. P: Previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 2530. F S GE: NS

    PHYS 2530 3 credits

    General Physics I

    Mechanics. Wave properites. For students of engineering, mathematics, physics and other sciences. C: MATH 2740. F S GE: NS

    PHYS 2610 1 credit

    General Physics II Laboratory

    An investigation of elementary electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. P: Previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 2640. F S GE: NS

    PHYS 2640 4 credits

    General Physics II

    Electricity, magnetism and optics. P: PHYS 2530 with a "C" or better, and previous or concurrent registration in MATH 2840. F S GE: NS

    PHYS 3140 4 credits

    Modern Physics

    An introduction to special relativity, kinetic theory, quantum physics, the Schrodinger equation in one and three dimensions, a brief introduction to nuclear physics, energy bands of crystalline solids, the physics of semiconductors and its application to semiconducting devices. P: PHYS 2640 with a "C" or better and MATH 2840. F S

    Courses of Instruction-Engineering Physics

    EP 2950/2960 2 credits

    Engineering Physics Cooperative Education

    Work experience in industry under the direction and jurisdiction of the College. Credits do not fulfill any graduation requirements. P: Sophomore standing and the consent of cooperative education coordinator.

    EP 2970 1 credit

    Engineering Physics Internship

    Work experience in industry under the direction of the Cooperative Education Office of the College. Credits do not fulfill any graduation requirements. This program is distinct from the Cooperative Education program and is designed to cover summer work experience.

    EP 3240 4 credits

    Applied Mechanics

    Newtonian mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, including oscillations and central force motion, with applications to mechanical design. Introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods. P: PHYS 2640, GE 2130. C: MATH 3630. F

    EP 3640 3 credits

    Electric and Magnetic Fields

    (Cross offered under Electrical Engineering 3140)

    Review of vector calculus, electrostatics, current, capacitance and inductance, microscopic and macroscopic field equations, steady and time-varying magnetic fields, Faraday's law, Maxwell's equations, boundary conditions, and plane wave propagation. P: EE 2220, MATH 3630, PHYS 2640. F S

    EP 3950 & 3960 2 credits

    Engineering Physics Cooperative Education

    Work experience in industry under the direction and jurisdiction of the College. Credits do not fulfill any graduation requirements. P: Junior standing and the consent of cooperative education coordinator.

    EP 3970 1 credit

    Engineering Physics Internship

    Work experience in industry under the direction of the Cooperative Education Office of the College. Credits do not fulfill any graduation requirements. This program is distinct from the Cooperative Education program and is designed to cover summer work experience.

    EP 4010 2 credits

    Engineering Physics Lab

    Experiments in modern physics, introduction to modern experimental techniques, systems engineering, and methods of experiment design. P: PHYS 3140. F

    EP 4140 4 credits

    Applied Optics

    (Cross offered under Electrical Engineering 4620)

    Geometric and physical optics applied to the design of optical systems, including fiber optics, lasers, and optical communications. (3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab). P: PHYS 3140. S

    EP 4240 4 credits

    Modern Physics II

    Further developments in classical, quantum, and solid state physics and their application to sensors; design and cost analysis of sensor systems. (2 credits lecture, 2 credits lab). P: PHYS 3140. C: MATH 3630. F

    EP 4930 3 credits

    Engineering Physics Design

    Integration of technical knowledge in an open-ended, comprehensive design project which simulates an engineering project environment, including teamwork, project management, and oral and written reports. P: EP 4010, consent of program chair, student must be within year of graduation. S

    EP 4980 1-3 credits

    Special Topics in Physics

    A presentation of selected contemporary topics in physics. P: Upper division standing.

    EP 4990 1-4 credits

    Independent Study in Physics

    Study of special topics and/or developments of special projects having department approval. P: Upper division standing.